Turns Out To Be a Genius Duelist

James Hambledon.

Why did that name ring a bell in my ear?

After thinking about it for a while, Yoon-suk realized why.

‘Ragnar Hambledon, James Hambledon. ’

We met on the fourth floor and shared the same castle as Ragnar, who had listened to my advice about Lee Chang-hoon.

And now it's 500 years ago....

‘Is this the man she told you about...? ’

Such a question was somewhat reasonable.

But James didn't look like a challenger just looking at cancer.

‘Maybe it's because it's time before I was dragged to the perforated tower.... ’

Of course, it was just an inference.

There may just be the same last name, and even the same blood could be the ancestor of his brother or one of his immediate family.

Well, it wasn't that important.

I'm still curious, but when it was sunny, I thought we should find out a little more about James, and Yoon-suk closed his eyes and meditated.

“ ……. ”

Fortunately, there were no more visitors last night.

Yoon-suk, who was in his sleep, quietly opened his eyes.

It's still dark around here, but it's slowly getting brighter.

Yoon-suk opened the carriage door and quietly shook Kanna. Like a habit, "One minute.... ’She muttered, suddenly flawed and raised her torso.

Both eyes were bloodshot with fatigue.

While Wellington and El were left in the wagon, Yoon-suk awoke to James and continued his incomplete conversation yesterday.

“... is being followed by pagans? ”

Did he just think he was traveling?

James is frightened to learn of Kanna's situation.

“If you are a pagan in the Trinity, you must mean the Treshonites...? ”

Kanna nods politely, even though she begs you to say no.

“Yes, it is. ”

Kanna later explained that Wellington, a third-rate paladin, was injured and that the only real escort personnel were Yun Seok.

And finally, he said,

“If you leave, I won't arrest you. ”

Is it just a mistake to feel like she wants you to just walk away from her?

Probably not

I see you sighing loudly at James' answer.

“No. That James Hambledon is not just a man who thinks of his own comfort and flees. I'll go with you.”

“Phew……. Okay, this is God's will, too. ”

James' joining us is now a fact.

So it's time to fix the next problem.

“Ugh, umm…. ”

Soon, Kanna awoke from her slumber and gave holy power to unconscious Wellington.

“Ugh!”

Wellington, who was about to get up from his seat, collapses again, grabbing the wound.

“Stay still. I'm not out of poison yet. It'll take a few more days. ”

Unexpectedly, the word poison reminded me of the active effect of the Judge's Blade, "the light of purification."

Throw out all that unclean energy?

When I cleaned up the entire dock during the battle with HYDRA, I thought maybe I could fix Wellington right away.

No, Yoon-suk was almost sure.

One thing I didn't say out of my mouth.

“ ……. ”

I even regained consciousness in one day.

Moreover, by adding additional divine power, I was able to behave on my own.

Besides, if you leave it alone, it'll all heal in a few days.

The light of purification takes 72 hours to reuse once, so it would be wise to save it just in case.

Kanna may be poisoned in the meantime.

“Then I'll be on my way. ”

Kanna, El, and James are in the wagon.

Wellington sits in the empty seat of the dead horse during the last challenger attack.

James says he knows how to drive a horse, but Wellington insists on doing just that.

Maybe it was because they didn't trust James, a stranger.

By the way, Yoon-seok was placed on the roof of the wagon.

“... Thank you so much. ”

It came from Wellington, who was riding a horse in the carriage seat.

His gaze was staring at the front of the wagon, but it was not difficult to recognize that the thankful greeting was directed at him.

“I won't ask who you are. You can use me as a discard. I'll take it with a smile. Will you promise to protect Hana Kanna Blitz? ”

“… Yes. I will.”

After hearing Yoon-suk's answer, Wellington focused on riding horses without a word.

Yoon Seok, who was sitting on the roof, widespread and closed his eyes.

Then you hear James and El having a nice conversation in the wagon.

“A ship with thousands of people onboard it doesn't sink? Is there really such a thing in Levon? ”

“Anyhow, since you said you were going to Levon, the little lady here should be able to see for herself soon. ”

James had a lot to know and a lot to say.

El listens to the stories of the outside world one by one.

Although the current situation is not very laughable and upbeat, Kanna leaves them with no clue to their conversation.

It felt like a last supper.

“Sir, do you know anything about the 10th? ”

“Not you... Hehe! Anyway, did you ask him about the 10 rivers? Well, that's a good question. I've even met Neptune, one of the 10 rivers in person. ”

“Who's King Neo? ”

“He is the ruler of the Shadow Islands. And the enemy of Levon. ”

James began with an anecdote he had seen from afar in Levon with a naval agreement about the ten rivers.

The 10th river was the collective title for the strongest people on the current continent.

Yoon-suk was also interested and listened.

“ ……. ”

Another dimension, even 500 years ago.

Moreover, it differs from the power at the Tower of Perforation from the reference point.

Nevertheless...

No, that's why Yoon-suk felt a deep curiosity.

How strong are the people on this side?

Would you be able to stand up to them at your own level?

Unfortunately, the question could not be solved.

James solved the 10 lectures in as much detail as possible, but his belief was extremely poor because of the general public's view based on rumors.

Of course, apart from that, his stories were very interesting.

“Then who is the strongest of the 10? ”

El asked James a question.

I was also curious about Yoon-suk who was listening to the above, so I listened.

James replies without a second thought.

“Dividing their forces by ranks is pointless. They have imagination, and no one really knows how strong they are. But……. ”

James was a natural storyteller.

Around the time he felt like he was missing something, he blurred the horse's tail with a gentle tone and made the listener chew.

“It's so easy to ask who's the strongest. Even if you ask yourself the ten, you'll only name one. ”

“Who's that? ”

“I don't know anyone's name. However, everyone fears him and calls him" disaster. "”

“Disaster? Why do you call it that? ”

“The strange curse of that man. ”

Even James, who was talking about what the curse was, was about to lead to a joyful mood.

Hiccup!

The wagon slows down and stops.

* * *

“Gersei……. ”

“Yes, I know. ”

Yoon-suk jumped off the roof and stood in front of the wagon.

And after a while, the popularity of the root bag that was felt beyond the forest was revealed.

It was the pagans and hordes who had retreated once in three days. There were also fewer challengers on the ‘Apprentice' difficulty level.

“I never thought I'd see you again so soon.... ”

Wellington grimaces his teeth.

They said they would need maintenance, but it was only this morning that they wanted to make a quick distance before, and they only showed up again in a day.

If only Yoon-suk had seen what was left, he wouldn't have had to do any maintenance.

“It's too late to turn the wagon around. No. If we try to run, we'll catch up. ”

Wellington steps off the wagon with his unholy body.

Then I lifted my sword with my helpless arm and told Yoon-suk.

“Do you remember what I said before? I'll buy you some time, so please run away with the others. ”

At least he knew what he had to do and had the courage to put it into practice.

However, Yoon-suk refused his offer.

“You don't have to. ”

“Hey, don't be stubborn. Hurry...! ”

Wellington, who was trying to persuade Yoon-suk, clapped his mouth.

I realized it was too late.

“Dogs of the Evil Three! Surrender our Savior! ”

The horsemen rush towards the wagon with the pagan cry.

Though the numbers were both inside and out of 100, the majority of the horses were superior in size and the pressure emitted was incredible.

One, the eyes of Yoon-suk looking at them were graves.

No, it was a pleasant mix of emotions.

As a matter of fact, I did.

‘If we wipe it out this time, it will be a lot easier. ’

Yoon-suk draws his double sword and stands in front of Wellington.

It was overwhelming, but Yoon-suk was relaxed.

James, on the other hand, looked behind his back in the wagon.

“Hey, hey! Lord Wellington, don't you think we should run? What are you doing without getting on the wagon seat? ”

James yells and scolds Wellington.

Wellington just stood there.

I've seen the challengers who raided the wagon slaughter easily, but Wellington doesn't know the exact power of Yoon-seok either.

I know you're stronger than yourself, of course.

Once you see that you're thinking about fighting, you might be stronger than you thought.

It's just...

It was hard to imagine you'd be able to take on that many horsemen by yourself.

But Wellington didn't run.

I couldn't exactly say that.

“If we run, where do we run?" ”

A paladin who can hardly behave, a substitute who has only healing abilities, a layman and a child.

If we succeed in turning the wagon around and running away, how many days will this combination last?

In the end, you have to believe.

Hopefully, he has the strength to save himself, even if he pulls out two swords.

“ ……. ”

Wellington prayed with a sign.

More eagerly than any prayer I've ever prayed with you every day in my life.

It was also at that moment that the sword of Yoon-suk crossed the air.

Phew! Phew!

The eardrums were freezing.

What I had to say was a miracle on the ground.

Squeaker!

Thunder, thunder, thunder! Ka 'kans!

If you're wearing heavy armor, you're wearing heavy armor.

If you have a shield, keep it up.

It was neatly divided along the lines drawn across the bodies of the horses who touched the red sword shot in the shape of a crescent.

There's only one exception.

He was small, so he only passed the sword on top of it, but he ran ahead of the shock that followed.

Boom, boom!

Every time I swing my sword, seven or eight gallops towards me without a beat.

Could this be considered a battle?

It is absurd for the observers to think such thoughts.

“ ……. ”

Grade 3 paladin Wellington remained as stiff as the man who witnessed the birth of genius.

It might be a little ironic....

For a moment, he remembered the god he believed in in in an open view.

Is it something that transcends man, something that is all-consuming and absolute?

Yoon-suk didn't look like a man at all.

Such sentiments were not alone. Everyone dared not express any emotion, but watched the bush of the slaughter.

“The people in the 10th lecture... are they all as strong as him? ”

What a childish question.

Kanna and Wellington were both instinctively deaf to the answer.

It's just...

“ ……. ”

James, who loved his mouth, was asked questions and had no answers.